Ashburn's newest restaurant

The latest and most unique restaurant to open in the Ashburn area is Otani. Located immediately adjacent to both the Homewood Suites and Embassy Suites on Waxpool Road, the Otani is an interesting combination of Sushi bar and Japanese seafood/steak restaurant. This restaurant joins another seven, widely varied restaurants to open in the Waxpool Road Center.
Their address 44650 Waxpool Road 20147....703-729-8897
www.otani.com
Enjoy.....

Smithsonian Naturalist Center

The Homewood Suites Dulles North is but a short drive from one of the least known,but most interesting Smithsonian facilities. In their naturalist center on 741 Miller Drive in Leesburg 20175, you can explore over 36,000 rocks, fossils, plants, animals and artifacts. Open Tue-Sat 10:30--4pm FREE. Telephone 703-779-9712/800-729-7725.
www.mnh.si.edu/education/naturalistcenter.htm

A quite/restful retreat from the hurried life....

Did you know that the Homewood Suites is less than a half mile from the W&OD bike/jogging trail which runs 45 miles from the nation's capital in the East to Purcellville in the West. This former railway line is fully paved and provides a unique and enjoyable opportunity to view the rural and urban landscape of Northern Virginia. Check it out....www.nvrpa.org or 703-729-0596.
Free and open dawn to dusk daily...

Back by popular demand....

The famous Chili Weekend at Doukenie Winery in close by Hillsboro (just west of Leesburg) is scheduled for Jan 25-27. The weather might be chilly outside, but the homemade chilli promises to warm you right up. Enjoy a glass of award-winning Cabernet Franc or the new release of their 2005 Vinter's Reserve. Check it out....www.doukeniewinery.com or 540-668-6464 ext. 201.
Enjoy....

Virginia Wine Tours

Enjoy Virginia's beautiful countryside, award-winning wines and its many, varied vinyards within a thirty minute drive from ther Homewood Suites Dulles North hotel. Reston Limousine
can arrange day or night tours at rates starting at $35.00 per person. Contact them at 703-478-0500 or visit their website at ...www.restonlimo.com for the complete rates and packages.

Holiday Art Show ...

Gallery 222 in downtown Leesburg is pleased to present its annual Holiday Art Show featuring original paintings. The gallery is located on 222 King Street and the show and sale continues until January 18, 2008.

Snow Day

Ok guys sounds like our area might be gearing up for the year's first snow!!
Everyone get your snow gears out.
And don't forget kitty litter for your tires (helps with traction control).